Exercise with big boobs

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  • dmg16duke
    dmg16duke Posts: 27 Member
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    I completely understand! Been there. The first thing I did was buy a really supportive sports bra from Title IX (may not be an option for you, but I went with their last resort bra: http://www.titlenine.com/product/sports-bras-and-undies/medium-high-impact-sports-bras/313801.do?sortby=ourPicks&page=2). That allowed me to do a little more activity without having my chest be painful. The next thing I did was choose walking as my first option, using hills to get my heart rate up, so either on a treadmill with a pretty good size climb or on hills outside. I also did elliptical work using intervals for the same thing (low resistance/incline for 2 min to high resistance/incline for 2 min, etc). Both of those options allowed me to get some good cardio without the pain. I think the biggest thing that has helped to drop my chest size besides the cardio is all of the strength training that I started doing when I started the basic cardio. Full body workouts with a class instructor who is fabulous at pushing us, and then personal training with that same instructor. She kicks my butt!

    I hope that helps! I know it isn't fun, but it is possible to see the changes and to still get your workouts in. You just have to do different things at the beginning then most of the female population! Good luck!
  • kandyjo
    kandyjo Posts: 4,648 Member
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    I'm a DD and a good sports bra is hard to find... but once you find a good one, it will be your best friend... So, stock up!! :drinker:
    Thats the only answer I can give... IT's all about the undergarments!! OR else, I would get black eyes when I run :grumble:
  • HeatherH1984
    HeatherH1984 Posts: 32
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    Thanks for all the fantastic tips ladies,

    Will definitely try the layering, and I have seen the freya bras, just tried buying some from my catalogue, but all colours are apparently sold out! must be popular lol.

    At the moment, I'm working up to jogging as I do lose my breath pretty quick at the moment (exercise induced asthma ?) but have been trying to get to my local jazzercise class which seems to be my pushing boundary activity. My goal is not to sit any of it out!

    Thanks again
  • hofficoffi
    hofficoffi Posts: 88 Member
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    I also have large boobs a UK 36G and I wear two sports Bras and also a support Cami (from Primark for like £2.50! on top of that. I don't feel restricted and it definitely helps!

    xxx
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
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    i wear two sports bras

    This
  • AdenaJ
    AdenaJ Posts: 58 Member
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    I don't know about the UK, but in the states, most good running stores have sports bras for girls of all shapes and sizes.

    I've heard good (VERY good) things about the brand Enell. (I was a 42 DD before losing weight)

    I can vouch for the Enell brand! It's a little pricey, but it holds them in place!
  • lcchrt
    lcchrt Posts: 234 Member
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    I'm currently a 34 G and I wear two sports bras, one that fits and one that is a size too small. Then I use tape on top to lessen the bounce! good luck :)
  • Dorinaz
    Dorinaz Posts: 4 Member
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    I understand.... I tried to train for a 10k but it was so uncomfortable I had to stop..... I even wore 2 sports bra's and had them specially fitted. Running ended up not being for me....I use an elliptical and am getting great results.....even went down a cup size. I am currently a size 10 and DD.
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
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    Have me run behind you and I'll hold themup fer ya...........SORRY!!! I had to.
  • princessjarvis
    princessjarvis Posts: 97
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    Wear your regular bra (with an underwire if possible) and a sports bra on top. This works well and sometimes I will wear 2 bras and the sports bra on top if I am doing kick boxing or something like that.


    Fab idea!! I do this also works a treat
  • Dorinaz
    Dorinaz Posts: 4 Member
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    no kidding ......
  • Jain
    Jain Posts: 861 Member
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    I'm a UK 40G so I feel your pain. The best bra I've found is the ShockAbsorber. I still wobble a little, but it kills the 'bounce'.:wink:
  • HeatherH1984
    HeatherH1984 Posts: 32
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    Lol @ Stacy

    Through experience, I lost 4st weight a few years back, and the smallest I got was 34F. Big boobs runs through the family, so don't think these are going anywhere any time soon lol.

    Will definitely try out these tips, exercises and bras etc. I just need to persevere I think. Went to the gym for 6 months last year, and even at the end my heart rate was still rocketing on most cardio equipment unless I went hysterically slow lol x
  • dayylight
    dayylight Posts: 69
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    I wear a compression bra under a sports bra that is a size too small. I'm quite well endowed but can still run, jump, and move around without pain.
  • deltagreen
    deltagreen Posts: 58 Member
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    Hey! I'm a 40 DDD and I wear my regular bra with good support with a sports bra over it. I found the Nike Compression ones are really good for support. Seems to do the trick :)

    This is what I do as well. I mean...it's the only thing that seems to work.
  • Fatbuster205
    Fatbuster205 Posts: 333 Member
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    Try Fantasie - I was 38 FF now 36 F. I bought a sports bra from them and it was really good but admittedly tight! It is now more comfortable but not as supportive (it is 38 FF). Some people suggest wearing two - I haven't tried it myself. But spend the money on good bras and get fitted properly. The mainstream retail stores don't measure accurately. I was 40DD with M&S until I changed to Fantasie! However you do need to try different brands as you need to find the make that fits you. If you have shoulder grooves the back is too loose. If the back rides up ditto! Spend the money and go to a specialist fitter - you will never regret it! Good luck!
  • HeatherH1984
    HeatherH1984 Posts: 32
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    Have me run behind you and I'll hold themup fer ya...........SORRY!!! I had to.
    Don't worry thats the support I get from my bf lol
  • kalana3
    kalana3 Posts: 1
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    I wear my regular bra with a sports bra on top of the regular one. It seems to work very well. It takes some time to get the feeling of it while working out.:smile: Good luck, Hun!! :smile:
  • queennahs
    queennahs Posts: 33 Member
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    I so hear you on how much it hurts. I'm a 16E.

    I have this bra and I LOVE IT. I could jump up and down in it all day if I had to! Seriously, my girls don't move and the straps and underwire & elastic support are fantastic.

    I looked up the UK link for you. It's pricey, but so worth it. Since owning a couple of these, my focus during exercise is on form and improving endurance, not how much my boobs hurt.

    http://www.zodee.co.uk/womens/berlei-sport/ultimate-performance/y599w/
  • Lanna74
    Lanna74 Posts: 203 Member
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    I have worn 2 sports bras at a time for years. I used to get laughed at, but now I'm noticing others doing it too.

    I still have bounce issues, but it's much better.

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